“The Significance of the Old Testament for Understanding the New Testament: A Reflection on the Themes and Theology” The Old Testament is often seen as a collection of ancient stories and laws that are no longer relevant to modern Christianity. However, as I

CHRI 5360 REFLECTION ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS
SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT
Having spent eight weeks studying the themes and theology of the Old Testament, you will illustrate in this essay how what you have learned illuminates the understanding of the New Testament. Choose a passage, teaching, or story in the New Testament that you believe is better understood (or only understood!) in light of the Old Testament. In 500-700 words explain the N.T. passage and how the theology of the O.T. illuminates it. Cite your course textbooks in current Turabian format.  Other sources may be used but are not required.  If you include other sources be sure to cite them in current Turabian format as well.
Submit your assignment by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on Friday of Module/Week 8.